"Painted Florals" Vintage 1930's Painted & Embroidered Handbag vintage 1940's wide brim hat The eye-catching puffed sleeves boast

The eye-catching puffed sleeves boast box pleats along the top of each shoulder seam

These colour variation is also apparent along the back of the bodice and shoulder line

5 inchesShoulder to end of sleeve: 23 inchesHips: up to 44 inches

This is not overly apparent when the belt is being worn and only noticeable upon closer inspection

"Painted Florals" Vintage 1930's Painted & Embroidered Handbag vintage 1940's wide brim hat The eye-catching puffed sleeves boastThis beautiful and rare 1930's handbag, rendered in a cotton toile which has been painted with a pattern of flowers, which in turn have been accented with embroidery stitches, is a rare piece to behold. The gold toned metal frame, is set off by jade green and carnelian coloured glass cabochons in rectangular frames, which draw the eye to the central carnerlian accented lift lock clasp. The snake chain handle, joins either side of the frame with curved